Rockwell Automation 1786-series ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide - Manual (Page 43)

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Chapter
3
Install a ControlNet Coax Media System
Introduction This section provides instructions for installing your ControlNet coax media
system. You should already have a plan, which is detailed in
Chapter 2 .
The table is a quick reference tool for locating the components that you want
to install.
IMPORTANT
To keep the integrity of your ControlNet network connection,
use only Rockwell Automation cables and connectors, as well
as the ControlNet coax toolkit, catalog number 1786-CTK.
The cables, connectors, and toolkit work together to provide the
most reliable connection.
Topic Page
Install the Trunk Cable 44
Plan the Taps Installation 45
Install a Repeater 48
Install Cable Connectors 48
Obtain the Toolkit 49
Calibrate the Cutting Blades 50
Strip the Cable 52
Attach the Connectors to the Cable 55
Test for Electrical Shorts and Continuity 59
Connect Cable Sections 60
Terminate Segments 60
Connect Devices 61